Graduating summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School and then spending more than two decades working through complex financial transactions before adding family court practice in 2017, Anthony G. Puopolo has assembled credentials that most attorneys working in a single niche never develop.
Introduction
Anthony Puopolo’s career path is unusual. He left in-house counsel work at one of the largest real estate companies in the world to build a private practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. That corporate background produced 20-plus years of experience handling complex financial transactions, which now informs his real estate and estate planning work. His addition of domestic relations and family court practice since 2017 gives clients access to an attorney whose legal experience spans civil, criminal, and family court.
The firm operates from two Massachusetts locations, in Lowell and North Andover, and is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire state and federal courts.
Practice Areas
Domestic Relations
The firm handles high-conflict divorce, domestic violence, and child abuse matters in Probate and Family Court. Puopolo has been active in that court since 2017, and his approach to family law reflects the same analytical discipline he applies to financial and civil matters. High-conflict cases require counsel who can manage complexity without losing track of the client’s core interests.
Civil Litigation
Civil disputes that escalate to litigation require attorneys who understand both the pre-trial process and the courtroom. The firm handles civil litigation matters across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Criminal Defense
The firm’s criminal defense practice focuses on domestic violence charges, restraining orders, and OUI (operating under the influence). These are matters where the intersection of criminal and family law is most acute, and Puopolo’s experience across both disciplines positions him to address that intersection directly.
Estate Planning
Estate planning work at this firm includes wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies. Puopolo’s financial background is particularly relevant here: clients whose estates include complex assets, business interests, or significant real property benefit from an attorney who understands those structures.
Real Estate Law
The firm handles real estate sales, real estate litigation, and closing services. Two decades working with one of the largest real estate companies in the world built a foundation that few private practice attorneys can match. Clients buying, selling, or disputing real property in Massachusetts or New Hampshire have access to that background.
Personal Injury
The firm also handles personal injury claims for clients who have been harmed by the negligence of others.
Attorney Profiles
Anthony G. Puopolo graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, a credential that reflects academic performance at the highest level. His professional experience includes more than 20 years handling complex financial transactions, a period that included serving as in-house counsel for one of the largest real estate companies in the world. He is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, in state and federal courts.
His domestic relations and Probate and Family Court experience dates from 2017. His broader legal practice spans civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, and personal injury.
Location & Service Area
The firm operates from two offices in Massachusetts:
- Lowell Office: 9 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA
- North Andover Office: 401 Andover Street, Suite 11, North Andover, MA
The firm is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including state and federal courts in both jurisdictions.
Phone: 978-403-0006
Website: agplawoffices.com
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM. Appointments at other times are available.
Client Focus
Clients who come to this firm often face matters that do not fit neatly into a single legal category. A divorce involving significant real property requires both family law knowledge and an understanding of how real estate assets are valued and divided. An estate plan for a client with business interests or complex assets requires financial sophistication alongside legal drafting skill. Puopolo’s background positions him to handle those intersecting demands.
For clients who cannot come in during standard business hours, appointments are available outside the Monday-through-Friday, 9AM-to-5PM schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courts is the firm licensed to practice in?
The firm is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire state and federal courts.
How long has Anthony Puopolo been practicing law?
He has more than 20 years of experience in complex financial transactions, and has been active in Probate and Family Court since 2017.
Does the firm handle both criminal and family law matters?
Yes. The criminal defense practice includes domestic violence, restraining orders, and OUI matters, and the domestic relations practice handles high-conflict divorce, domestic violence, and child abuse cases in Probate and Family Court.
What estate planning services does the firm offer?
The firm handles wills, trusts, and asset protection planning.
Are appointments available outside standard office hours?
Yes. While standard hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, appointments at other times can be arranged.
Closing
A summa cum laude legal education, two decades inside one of the world’s largest real estate companies, and a private practice that now spans six distinct legal disciplines describe a career trajectory that is genuinely uncommon. Clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who need an attorney who can move between complex financial matters, family court, criminal defense, and real estate without losing fluency in any of them will find that combination at the Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo II.